What is an atmospheric river? The weather phenomenon, explained.
Atmospheric rivers can be beneficial — but also destructive. Here's what to know about the weather phenomenon on the West Coast and beyond.
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How climate change affects atmospheric rivers
Another atmospheric river is soaking California with historic amounts of rain and flooding. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins to explain how climate change is affecting these devastating and often deadly storms.
Deadly storms sweep California
Another round of severe storms are hitting California, bringing mudslides and flooding across the state. And it's all because of a system known as an atmospheric river. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti shows how serious conditions are.
Rain, flooding hits Southern California
A powerful storm system swept through the West coast on Thursday, unleashing torrential downpours and causing severe flooding across Southern California. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Southern California sees massive rainfall
California faces a severe weather crisis as torrential rains cause widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides, damaging properties and prompting urgent rescues. CBS News' Elise Preston and Jonathan Vigliotti have more.
Millions in California face historic rain
Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Los Angeles County as a powerful storm brings heavy rain and dangerously high winds to the area. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight counties over the weekend. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Second atmospheric river hitting California
Millions across California remain under a state of emergency Monday morning after torrential rain brought widespread flooding to several cities and triggered mudslides. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following the storm from Santa Barbara.
Coast Guard searching for sailor, 60, who has been missing for 2 weeks
Noel Rubio, 60, was last heard from in late December after departing California to head to Hawaii.
Americans leaving U.S. cities, study shows
Americans choosing to leave U.S. cities may impact the way communities will function. A new study by the online journal Nature Cities shows 43% of U.S. cities are depopulating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down data and looks at why Americans are opting to move to suburbs or outside of busy hubs.
California sees rain, rockslides and flooding
The first of two storm systems is drenching the West Coast, triggering rock slides and flooding roads. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Long Beach, California. Then, senior weather producer David Parkinson joins with the latest forecast.
Atmospheric river storm hits California
Southern California is expecting its most significant rainfall, which could last from early Thursday morning though rush hour as the first of two powerful atmospheric river storms hits the state. CBS News' Carter Evans is tracking the weather.
Atmospheric river slamming California
Parts of the Pacific Coast are dealing with an atmospheric river that's flooding roads, knocking down trees and causing power outages. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Severe storm batters West Coast
A powerful storm battered the West Coast overnight, particularly impacting California with flooding and destructive winds. The severe weather flooded roads, toppled trees and caused widespread power outages. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Atmospheric river brings rain to California
Another atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain, high winds and mountain snow to much of California this week. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
California expects major storms and flooding
The California Bay Area is expecting widespread flooding, downed trees and possible power outages by Wednesday afternoon and evening as the first of two atmospheric river-fueled storms sweeps through the state. CBS News Bay Area reporter Shawn Chitnis reports on the weather developments in the West.
Hurricane hunters chase powerful atmospheric rivers
Atmospheric rivers can dump rain and snow in large areas and cause intense flooding.
Man who blamed twin brother for cold case rapes gets 140 years in prison
The man and his twin were both arrested in 2019 after advances in DNA technology finally led authorities to make headway in two rape cases from decades prior.
Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted up for display
The retired space shuttle Endeavour was hoisted into place for display Monday in Los Angeles. The orbiter, fused to the external boosters that helped blast the shuttles out of Earth's atmosphere, is the first to be displayed in its upright position as though ready for launch. Elise Preston reports.
Live newborn great white shark seen for first time, study says
A longtime wildlife photographer has "seen some sharks doing some really wild things" – but nothing prepared him for capturing what's believed to be the first images of a live newborn great white shark.
Doughnut shop owner on being in internment camp
Jim Nakano has been serving doughnuts at his California shop since 1972. Adam Yamaguchi talks to Nakano about what it means to be a beloved part of the community and how his life was shaped by being sent to an internment camp at just 2 years old.
Automated AI restaurant opens in California
An almost fully-automated restaurant in Pasadena, California, is using robot cooks and AI-powered ordering kiosks. Joy Benedict has the story.
California woman saves lives, one dog at a time
A Southern California nonprofit group is working to provide education and advocacy about so-called red list dogs — those that need to be placed out of shelters or they will be put down. Amanda Starrantino has more.
California restaurant incorporates kitchen robots and AI
CaliExpress's reliance on technology has reduced the amount of humans it needs to hire.
California copes with powerful storm
As much of the country deals with bad weather, a powerful storm front stretching hundreds of miles has been dumping rain on Southern California. It's caused widespread flash flooding in places that rarely get wet. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from San Diego.
How kindness helped change a life
Cashman Whiteley was sleeping in front of a church in Claremont, California, when a few good Samaritans decided to help him get back on his feet. CBS News' lead national correspondent David Begnaud first spoke with Whiteley about the compassion of his fellow citizens back in February. Almost one year later, he sits down again with Whiteley, a man whose life is nearly unrecognizable from what it was just a short time ago — all thanks to Whiteley's own determination and the kindness of strangers.
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